Thursday, November 21, 2013

Thank You Blog Hop Party and Giveaway

Welcome to Susie's Sunroom. If you are visiting me for the first time, this is...

Where I sew....in Susie's Sunroom

My assistant and design consultant: Whiskers

Whiskers... she often sits right beside my machine AND hops on to my chair if I get up!

The Thanksgiving holiday is nearly here, and is a perfect time to reflect upon things that we are thankful for. Blogging about my adventures in sewing and quilting for a little over a year now has given me more pleasure than I can even describe .I am especially thankful for all of my readers and friends I have made in the quilting and blogging community! And for all of the tutorials and patterns and information that so many quilters share with us all. (I learn so much from you all!)The timing of this THANK YOU Blog Hop Party With Giveways, organized by Michele at Quilting Gallery, is perfect!

Click HERE to go directly to Quilting Gallery for the list of all the blogs that are participating in this fun blog hop! ( There are a lot of blogs to visit !!)

Let's check in to see what I have been working on in Susie's Sunroom ...and then I'll tell you about what you will have a chance to win from me in this blog hop.Purse: customized for my sister-in-lawPattern: ps026 Mini Bow Tucks Tote by Penny Sturges {available at Quilt Illustrations. com}

I also tried something different this time, because she wanted the purse to be stiffer . The pattern calls for Pellon Fusible Fleece 987 on the outer pieces and the lining. I added a piece of Pellon Peltex 71F to the front and back piece ( cut 1/2 inch smaller on the sides).Then I ironed on the FF987 on top of the Peltex. Both layers fuse to the back of the fabric and are sewable. I just left a bigger turning opening in the lining. It didn't turn out to be any harder to pull it through this larger opening.Fabric: Simon + Kabuki Eandl Design 2011 Quilting Treausures.comIron Gray Kona Cotton

The customized mini bow tucks

Inside lining , with the 2 rows of pockets and magnet snap

The top view and a key fob to match

I hope she likes it! (If she doesn't, I 'll use it!)Now, time for the giveaway!The Giveaway is now closed.

Dates to enter: Thursday, Nov. 21 - Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 11:00 pm ESTWho can enter: Everyone! International entries are welcomeHow to enter: Leave me a comment. Simple :) { If you need a starter... tell me something that you are thankful for.}I am thankful for all the people who continually encourage me to sew and quilt. (And for my husband not complaining when I buy fabric!!)Mr. Random Number Generator will pick out a comment number, and I will email you .**If you are a no-reply blogger, for comments, you must leave me your email address. I contact the winner by email. If I can't reach you, I will have to draw another number. **Good luck to everyone!And thanks for stopping by to see what is going on at Susie's Sunroom!

I'm off to my sewing room!

"I KNOW I saw that tonal white on white dots back in here somewhere...."

I just finished a blue and white quilt and it turned out so well that I might have to make another. Your giveaway fabrics would be perfect, thanks for the chance. I am thankful for my family and for my generally good life.

It was fun to see some photos of your sunroom and the new bag for your sil! Very pretty bag and I want to try out one of those magnetic closures soon. Loved seeing that little tail sticking out from below the door. I am also thankful for so many things and have also really enjoyed blogging and meeting new blogging friends like you!

I'm really grateful for a husband that looks the other way when I come in with bags loaded with fabric, that built more shelves for my stash and let me take over another bedroom, took out the closet and painted so I could have a large enough space for a long arm he was OK with me buying. What a man! Thanks.

Lovely sun room to sew in. Your cat is adorable. I had a orange striped tabby male named Butterscotch. Who is the love of our lives and a little Dachshund named Daisy whom we all adore as well. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway. I am always thankful for the wonderful family I have been blessed with. And this year I am extremely thankful to now be cancer free and on the mend; and also very thankful my husband has found a new job.

I am thankful that when we were fixing up our house and adding on a bit, I was able to tuck a dedicated sewing room off my bedroom. I love it. I'm also thankful that my husband is so supportive of my habit!

Those fabrics are absolutely gorgeous -- I would love to work with those.

I'm sure your SIL will love the bag. I have enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win an adorable charm pack and yardage too. I'm thankful for my family, they are the best. I'm also thankful for the internet, I love reading all these blogs about quilting and sewing. Thanks.Rae ( nrhaller@aol.com)

First of all, I want to thank you for the wonderful giveaway. That fabric is very cute. Love. Second, I want to say that your cat is beautiful. I love the picture with the tail sticking out from under the door. Too cute! Third, I am thankful for my husband and two children. They are my world and make me a better person. Also, I am thankful for pumpkin pie. :) I also followed you. Your blog looks like such fun.

I'm thankful for all the wonderful bloggers who inspire me! Thanks for the giveaway and I love your assistant...when I use our downstairs restroom, I often see a similar view of one grey and white paw slipping under the door! pbstrand@msn.com

I'm thankful for this life in all it's phases and for being able to live it with the hope of going home, eventually, having made enough right choices to qualify for a place in heaven! Aren't cats just the best quilt testers? Mine always examine the stitches and colors carefully before settling down to test the "nap" quality. Please come by Prairie Cottage Corner for a visit when you have a minute. We can chat cats and quilts. Thank you for letting us stop by.

Beautiful bag. I am thankful to be retired now so I can spend more time with my husband and quilt during football season. New quilter in Oklahoma, USA. I am here for the party. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

I am thankful for the time I have to sew and for the space to sew and be creative. And for blogs and people around the world who share my passion and are happy to share their creations and continually inspire me to do more.

I'm thankful for all you wonderful bloggers willing to share everything. I've learned and seen so many things. Have also met so many awesome people. Thank you for the beautiful giveaway and chance to win.

Whiskers is so cute! My kitties dot the same thing...they are always right there with me when I sew and jump into my chair when I get up. The bag you made for your SIL is beautiful. I was wondering if you have tried ByAnnie's Soft and Stable. It is a great product that gives a lot a support to bags. You can get it from her website "byAnnie dot com" (she has some great videos too) or on Superior Threads website. Thank you for sharing and the beautiful fabric giveaway! anglanouette at gmail dot com

I have similar feline assistants... I call them my seat warmers :-) and when they're not keeping me company, I've got two little kiddos who also hop I to my seat! So, I guess, I'm thankful for lots of company when I sew!

If your sister does't like her gift I would be happy to have it. Since my husband's illness I am thankful for everyday together and family. Grateful for family & friends. Thank you for a chance to win. Happy Quilting:)

I love the bag you made for your sister. I f she does not like it, I know someone that would be glad to accept it! I am thankful that my husband of 49 years is still alive after a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer 2 1/2 years ago. God is so good!

I'm your newest GFC follower!!! I'm surprised we haven't come across eachother's blogs sooner! I welcome you to stop by and if you are inspired by what ya see....follow too. I also have a weekly Tuesday linky that has been fun...you linky archived posts under a weekly theme. Nice to meet ya and hope ya stop by! myplvl.blogspot.com

About Me

I began sewing a few years ago, and fell in love with making bags and purses. I love to learn from the wonderful blogs and tutorials that are out there. I'll share my experiences and projects , and make some friends along the way!